Correct option is B
The Correct Answer is: (b) 1858
Explanation:
The British East India Company lost all its administrative powers in 1858 following the Revolt of 1857. This major uprising exposed the inefficiency of the Company’s rule. As a result, the British Parliament
The British East India Company lost all its administrative powers in 1858 following the Revolt of 1857. This major uprising exposed the inefficiency of the Company’s rule. As a result, the British Parliament
passed the Government of India Act, 1858.
The rule of the Company officially ended, and a Secretary of State for India was appointed to oversee administration.
Information Booster:
•The British East India Company had been ruling India since the 18th century but its rule was marked by corruption, mismanagement, and repressive policies.
• India came under the rule of Queen Victoria (British Crown).
• A Viceroy replaced the Governor-General as the top official in India.
• The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning.
• The British Crown took over legislation, revenue, and military powers.
• The British East India Company was officially dissolved by the Companies Act 1874.
•The British East India Company had been ruling India since the 18th century but its rule was marked by corruption, mismanagement, and repressive policies.
• India came under the rule of Queen Victoria (British Crown).
• A Viceroy replaced the Governor-General as the top official in India.
• The first Viceroy of India was Lord Canning.
• The British Crown took over legislation, revenue, and military powers.
• The British East India Company was officially dissolved by the Companies Act 1874.
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